Painter salary — global benchmarks
City-by-city painter salaries, indexed to local cost-of-living and construction hiring multipliers.
| City | Country | Median | High | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | United States | $96.3k | $137k | View → |
| Chicago | United States | $82.5k | $117k | View → |
| Dallas | United States | $86.8k | $123k | View → |
| Houston | United States | $94.8k | $135k | View → |
| Los Angeles | United States | $76.0k | $108k | View → |
| Miami | United States | $77.9k | $111k | View → |
| Seattle | United States | $69.2k | $98.2k | View → |
| Toronto | Canada | $81.1k | $115k | View → |
| Vancouver | Canada | $75.9k | $108k | View → |
| Calgary | Canada | $75.7k | $108k | View → |
| London | United Kingdom | $92.5k | $131k | View → |
| Manchester | United Kingdom | $65.3k | $92.8k | View → |
| Birmingham | United Kingdom | $63.8k | $90.5k | View → |
| Berlin | Germany | $78.6k | $112k | View → |
| Munich | Germany | $68.7k | $97.5k | View → |
| Hamburg | Germany | $63.9k | $90.8k | View → |
| Frankfurt | Germany | $67.9k | $96.5k | View → |
| Paris | France | $84.2k | $120k | View → |
| Amsterdam | Netherlands | $75.6k | $107k | View → |
| Rotterdam | Netherlands | $76.2k | $108k | View → |
| Oslo | Norway | $73.6k | $104k | View → |
| Stockholm | Sweden | $70.7k | $100k | View → |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | $117k | $166k | View → |
| Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates | $110k | $156k | View → |
| Doha | Qatar | $96.6k | $137k | View → |
| Riyadh | Saudi Arabia | $120k | $170k | View → |
| Jeddah | Saudi Arabia | $96.2k | $137k | View → |
| Muscat | Oman | $81.5k | $116k | View → |
| Kuwait City | Kuwait | $73.8k | $105k | View → |
| Manama | Bahrain | $71.5k | $101k | View → |
| Mumbai | India | $96.2k | $137k | View → |
| Delhi | India | $95.0k | $135k | View → |
| Bangalore | India | $91.9k | $130k | View → |
| Hyderabad | India | $83.9k | $119k | View → |
| Chennai | India | $86.2k | $122k | View → |
| Pune | India | $76.1k | $108k | View → |
| Ahmedabad | India | $77.8k | $111k | View → |
| Kolkata | India | $74.6k | $106k | View → |
| Noida | India | $81.7k | $116k | View → |
| Gurgaon | India | $84.7k | $120k | View → |
| Kochi | India | $66.1k | $93.9k | View → |
| Singapore | Singapore | $111k | $158k | View → |
| Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | $83.6k | $119k | View → |
| Jakarta | Indonesia | $87.7k | $124k | View → |
| Manila | Philippines | $76.0k | $108k | View → |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | $83.9k | $119k | View → |
| Bangkok | Thailand | $76.1k | $108k | View → |
| Tokyo | Japan | $73.6k | $104k | View → |
| Osaka | Japan | $67.0k | $95.2k | View → |
| Seoul | South Korea | $81.6k | $116k | View → |
| Shanghai | China | $92.4k | $131k | View → |
| Shenzhen | China | $91.3k | $130k | View → |
| Beijing | China | $83.3k | $118k | View → |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong | $82.7k | $117k | View → |
| Sydney | Australia | $86.8k | $123k | View → |
| Melbourne | Australia | $78.9k | $112k | View → |
| Brisbane | Australia | $74.3k | $106k | View → |
| Perth | Australia | $81.7k | $116k | View → |
| Auckland | New Zealand | $70.1k | $99.6k | View → |
| São Paulo | Brazil | $84.6k | $120k | View → |
| Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | $74.2k | $105k | View → |
| Mexico City | Mexico | $80.4k | $114k | View → |
| Monterrey | Mexico | $79.6k | $113k | View → |
| Johannesburg | South Africa | $70.7k | $100k | View → |
| Cape Town | South Africa | $66.8k | $94.8k | View → |
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Painter do?+
Painters prepare and apply paint, coatings, and protective systems on construction, fit-out, and industrial sites.
How much do Painters earn globally?+
Painters earn a median of $53.5k, with junior roles starting around $38.5k and senior or specialist packages reaching $76.0k, with significant variation by city, sector, and employer.
Which industries hire Painters?+
Painters are hired across residential-construction, commercial-construction, interior-fit-out, hotels and adjacent construction sectors.
What is the career path for a Painter?+
Typical progression runs through Apprentice → Tradesperson → Senior Tradesperson → Foreman → Trades Supervisor / Manager.
Where can I hire Painters?+
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